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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
She knew the Story.

st. Paul Girl, Gin the opera house at
the performance of "Faust," to her es-
cOrt, who patiently suffers)-YOu know
the story, dOn'5 You? rF.
Escor No; have never heard 3the
opera. =, #
Girl-Well, you know tn man Faust
is great scholar. He knows great
deal. He is great scholar. you know,
but, you know, he don't think he knows
anything. Well, er =, you know, Fa st,
who don't think he knows much but
does know ca deal, he sells his soul
to the devil. E-r-r-r-he sells his soul to
the devil, and he er, he er, he is great
sc olar and he sells his soul to the cevil,
because, le5 me see, because, because,
let ME think now what he sells his soul
to the devil for. Er-r-r-r, m-m-m-ln.
We'll, he sells his soul to the devil, on
know, and er-er-yOu never read the
story, did you?
s'NO"
s'Well, he sells his soul to the devil,
Faust does. He's a great scholar, you
know, and knows a great deal, but he
don't think he knows anything at all, and
he sells his soul to the devil and then,
let me s-e-e-e-e-e, and then after he has
sold his soul to the devil, oh, yes, he
sells his soul to the devil because er, be-
cause er, oh yes, because er, the devil
promises to give him anything he wants.
SO he sells his sOnl to the devil and the
devil he er, lie er. let me See-the devil,
he er, er-oh, yes, he promises to give
Faust anything he asks for, you know,
and er, and er-didn't you ever hear the
story before?
mo"
"Well, the devil promises Faust, who
is a great scholar, but thinks he don't
know anything, he promises him, letme
see what does he promise him, oh yes,
he-my, the curtain has gone up and L
haven't adjusted my opera glass;"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
GEN. ALGER's CHARITY

Michigan has good cause to be proud
of Gen. ALGER. who has for many years
been one of her most prominent cit
liens. A man of enormous wealth, he
is also a man of illimitable charity. Last
year his benefactionS to the poor made
nearly thousand people happy; this
year, beginning with yesterday, the
number will be doubled. and the total
cost of his charities will reach over
100000.
Nearly all men who have accumulated
great wealth desire to leave behind
them some monument to perpetuate
their name and fame after they receive
the dread summons to which the mill
ionaire must give as ready response as
the pauper. With some, in whom
egotism holds an equal place with the
instinct of benevOlence, the monument
takes the form of public buildings to
be devoted to charitable purposes that
all the world may see and admire.
And in the practical results accom-
pliShed we can pardon the harmless
vanity which must unite OstentatiOn
with charity. But, though Gen. LGER
annually expends in charity as much
rs would suffice to found library, it is
done with lack of display which is evil
dcnced in the fact that the recipients
OF his bounty are not even given an OPP
pOrtunity to express their gratitude.
And yet who will say that Gen. ALGER
is not rearing for himself in the hear S
of grateful thousands a monumen to
quote old HORACE-'more lasting than
brass and higher than the regal situa-
tion of the pyramids?" If there were
only more rich men like him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
Two Of a Kind.
Bob Burdette

BOD Burdette.
Only little while ago young lady
died in Kansas City. She went straight
to heaven, of course. as any person dy-
ing in Kansas City would naturally do.
st. Peter met her at the gate. yes"
he said, in response to her application
for admission; ''yes, see. You come
directly FROM" kansas City" said
the pilgrim. "You were member of
the Church of the Good Sinners, see,"
continued the saint, consulting the rec
ord. SIN full fellowship and good
standing" said the applicant promptlr.
"Yes" st. Peter went on, II see moth
ing against you here. Wait one mo-
ment." He called happy-loOking
saint to his side, and they held whis-
pered consultation. Peters face grew
tOrrOwful, and he shook hi, head sadly
as he turned again to the applicant.
''ThiS man says" he remarked, THAT
you used to sit sideways in crowded
street cars when he lived in Kansas
City. Pm sorry but there's no room
for you in here. Turn to the left. and
mind the step. If you hurry you will
have company; the commercial traveller
who piles his yaliSe on one seat and his
feet on the other in the railway car has
just been sent down that way" And
the young woman Wept and ran and
caught up with him, and then they both
joined the rest of the herd and ran VIC
lently down steep place into the sea.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
Advice to Women.

New York Graphic.
If you are lantern-jawed don't wear a
sailor hat. You are certain to want to,
but take warning by the awful exam
pies you see of doleful old girls that
have yielded to the temptation.
If people stare al you don't plume
yourself and shipper; it may be because
you have paper pinned ON your back
or a streak of smut on your nose.
Again, if you are stared at, don't
f1ounce and frOwn; it doesn't do you
any good and makes you conspicuous.
Besides, you are probably imagining the
attention anyway.
Don't wear hustle as big as a bay
window unless you have some way to
lash it securely to your spine and you
are sure your spine is in the middle of
you; a big hustle on the left hip is not
fashionable, often as you see it.
Don't think all men you know are in
love with you, and that only various
secondary motives restrain most of
them from declaring their passion. 1t
is likely that very few of those that do
declare it tell the truth.
Don't run down prettier women to
men. Your motives are certain to be
impugned.
Don't estimate yourself by the most
extravaganza compliment paid you; re-
member you hear inevitably great
deal more from the people that admire
you than from that perhaps equally
large constituency that doesn't.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
THE FLORIDA EXPOSITION.

1t is q time Of carnivals and festivals,
and Florida is bestirring herself to keep
up with the procession. Jealous. per-
haps, of the fame that Minnesota is ac-
quiriDg Win ;he ice carnival as winter
resort, Slit las evolved a scheme for at
tracing sOfle Of the attention to her
self, and has accordingly organized a
tropical exposition 10 be held within a
few weeks at Jacksonville.
1t is intended TO put on exhibition
tropical traits and flowers. and by the
various devices known to shrewd adver-
Using agents attract again the tourists
who have 0: latc shown disposition 70
seek other climes. While. doubtless, the
Florida show will be Interesting enough
to the inyalids who are obliged TO use
every preeaution possible 10 prevent
their feeble grasp upon life from loosen
ing, we cannot see now, in the estima-
ton of persons enjoying robust health,
it can compare with st. Paul's carnival.
Here tie Charm of novelty in enter
tainment vii be added TO the enjoy
ment Of Existence in an atmosphere
every b.eaih % which is like the draugLt
Of an invigorating stimulant. Instead
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
Bath Mittens,

The newest bath mittens are knit of a
narrow linen tape which comes on large
spoOls and is called 'towel tape" A
spool of this costs SO cents and contains
IA yards, enough to make thee nit
tens. Use two very coarse steel needles
or small rubber, wood or bone needles.
Cast Oh thirty-SiX stitches.
Knit the wrist part three scanned and
three plain for dozen rows. Then
knit back and forth across the needle
in 'garter stitch" for thirty-eight or
forty rows, narrowing at one end and
in the middle of the four or five last
rows. Fasten the end and draw piece
OF the tape through all the stitches OH
the needle, pulling them close together
and tying the ends securely. This
binds off the mitten which has then to
be sewed together up the side. There
is no thumb, of course, the hand being
thrust loosely inside the large glove.
WashclOths and bath towels are made
of the same material knit back and
forth, as above, and finished with
fringe, if desired, of lengths of the tape
tied in. These are much liked by those
who enjoy rough towels for the bath.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
A RUDE AWAKE NING.

She had face surprising fair,
All men admired her beauty rare
And L?
Well, ! adored her, nothing less;
To be with her was happiness
Three-ply.
OF course She knew; she was not blind:
She saw my plight, and she WAS kind
And good;
For when asked her if she'd wed
\ chap like me. she blushed, and said
She would.
Oh then the summer quickly few
Till The time came 10 say adleU
One night.
She promised when went away
That every single blessed day
She'd write.
But her first letter drove me mad
Almost, with wild despair, for sad
To tell.
This love ly maid, FOL whom yearned
So longjngiy, had never learned
TIC spell.
journal Of Education.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
KNOCKS VERY SOFTLY.
The Bank Examiner Talks in a C0ncii-
atory Spirit to Banker"
FOLLOWING A COLD TRAIL.
Discussing Statements That We're Never
Made---An Offer to Come Together
and Talk 1t Over.

To the Editor of the Globe.
The article which you publish this
morning signed Banker" and curl
ously headed with the misnomer. 'Caus-
tic Letter in Reply to Examiner Knox. }"
may be divided into three parts and
briefly disposed of in this way:
First-The first half of the letter is
taken up with an elaborate answer to
statements never made by me. The
''strong Indictment which he charges
me with making he must know that
took the pains distinctly to disavow"
in letter over my own signature. and
to which he specifically refers. That
of the statements upon which his letter
Is based was because they were so inher-
emily absurd as to need no contradiction
with intelligent men. Life is too short
to go into answers to statements which
need no refutati0n Oh account of their
essential inanity.
SecOnd-One-third of the remainder
of Bankers" letter is taken up with
an attempt to place me in false official
position. To do this
HE MAKES ME RESPONSIBLE
for what he calls the companion act, :"
namely, the act to reduce the amount of
the minimum capital stock with which
corporate banks may be authorized to
commence business. 1t is sufficient to
say to this now that | have never advO-
Gated the passage of any such act. and
have always doubted the pr0priety of
such law.
Third-As to Bankers" s'cordial inyi-
tation to join us in our associations and
deliberations, and to assist us in the
good work." | am very much obliged
for 1t. Had such an invitation been is
sued earlier, it would have done away
with the shedding of so much ink, and
would doubtless have confined the argu-
ment to the real and not the supposed
issues of the case. Such discussion
would have revealed the points upon
which men looking at subject. from
different standpoints may yet hold hon
est differences of opinion.
If Banker" will come from behind
his anonymous tree, from which he fires
in the dark and at random, and discuss
the subject in frank and manly way, L
shall be glad to accommodate him.
HENRY M. KNOX.
ST Paul Dec Of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
Between the Mill Stones,

Glencoe Register.
Gov. McGill doesn't find the guberna-
torial pathway very pleasant one to
travel. However well he may endeavor
to conscientiously discharge his duty
there are plenty of kickers find fault.
We credit him with an honest effort to
serve the state in the complicated state
prison muddle, and in every public
duty; but fate seems to have woven
about him a network of intricate impOS-
sibilities; that of serving two masters,
of carrying water on both shoulders at
the same time. He is a candidate for a
second term, and while he will faith
fully keep and discharge the, trusts re-
posed in him, he will certainly seek to
strengthen his forces so as. to capture
the next convention.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27

of an enervating sweltering in stuffy
holes. they may enjoy the bracing vigor
of outdoor sport in half dozen differ
ent forms. 1t is true they will miss the
fragrance of dollhouse flowers, but if the
blossoms of health don't bloom upon
their cheeks it will be because Mime
sofa ozone has lost its efficacy.
And, therefore, however seductively
the advertisements of the Florida trop-
ical exposition may read, we advise the
intending tourist, in his own interest,
to visit the st. Paul ice carnival before
going elsewhere.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
zero.
WEATHER ANOMALIES,

The weather seems to have lost its
bearings all around this season. While
Minnesotians are complaining Of too
much open winter, people are freezing
to death down in Texas. These weather
anomalies furnish food for the scientists
in Investigating and explaining the
want is a weather cryptogram, by which
it can be shown that Minnesota was
originally blessed with semi-tropical
climate. and is now getting back to first
principles: and that few years hence
the ice palaces will be built in Lower
California or Southern Texas.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
A WOman's Glory.


Young girls of the present day COM
pletely destroy their hair by crimping
it with irons and twisting it up tightly
with thick, hard hairpins. This treat
ment may make the hair look pretty for
the time being. but no thought is given
as to the ultimate result and the ap-
pearance it will present few years
hence. The hair should be well brushed
every night and morning with mOder-
ate hard bruSh-brushes made with
short, unbleached bristles, are the
best-and on retiring to rest the
hair should be drawn back lightly
over the ears. plated in one long plat,
and allowed to hang down the back: IT
should not be fastened up with hair
pins, nor should any cap or covering be
worn on the head. This method makes
the hair bright and glossy, without the
aid of oils or pomades, which are best
avoided. The fewer hair pins and ties
used in dressing the hair the better;
and twisted hair pins are injurious. 1t
Is not we'll to continue the same stlye of
dressing the hair for too long period.
as that is apt to make it thin in some
places; little change is a relief to the
head and otherwise advisable. Cutting
the hair occasionally is necessary. and
should not be neglected.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
TO-DAY'S WEATHER.

SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR DEPARTMENT, ST.
PAUL, Dec. %. 12:15 a. m.-lndicahons tor
the twenty -four hours commencing att a. m.
to-day: For 81. Paul. Minneapolis and vicinity 7;
Colder, fair weather, followed by slightly
warmer and local SHOWS; light 10 fresh vari-
able winds. For Minnesota: Colder, fair
weather. followed by slightly warmer and
local SHOWS: light to fresh variable winds.
For Dakota: Fair weather, followed by
slightly warmer. and local SHOWS, and light
to fresh variable winds.
GENERAL. OBSERVATIONS.
ST. PAUL. Dec. 26.-The following observa-
tons were made al S:4S p. M. local time:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
The Style in Washington.

Young Man Ito Washington, D. c.,
merchant)-Mr. Peasley, am here on a
very important Grand. You ow that
for long time have madly loved your
daughter,
MIR. Peaslay-YeS, have understood
so.
swell, sir, came to ask if you would
consent to our marriage"
REALLY, young man, 1 can't say just
yet. My daughter went out for drive
with MIR. Rush few moments ago."
"What has that got to do with your
CONSENT"
''Well,you see. the chanches are she'll
get married before she returns"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
A Greater Scholar.

First st. Paul Lady-Did you go to
church last Sunday?
Second st. Paul Lady-No, was not
feeling well. Did you?
eyes. enjoyed it very much"
You have a new pastOr,I believe"
''Yes. He is very smart man, too"
SIS he as eloquent a speaker as Mr..
Christian was?"
81 don't think he is, but he's much
greater scholar"
''Indeedr
sob, yes. He's changed his faith, L
believe this is the sixth time.'
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
He Liked the Change.

Nebraska State Journal. ''' 80
swell, does your husband still drink?'
Eyes, mother, and it is worrying the
life out of me-"
Ibid you try the plan of breaking
him of the habit that l suggested to
you?" -
Yes" a g,
"Did you put whisky in his eoffee?n
Yes II e
"What did he say?" i Il
''He said | was the only woman he
had seen since his mother died who
knew how to make coffee as it should be
made"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
GREAT AMERICAN PRIMER.
A Civilized Lady Tries to Teach
the japanese Women Modesty.


In Japan the walters i'll the restau
rants are all girls, and be it understood,
japanese restaurants are often as good
as far-famed gourmets' heavens in
Paris. The mattresses are generally
pretty. They possess thick, glossy
hair and dazzling teeth. Their
costumes are very much la
"Mikado," but more open i'll the neck.
Only recently a very proper American
lady took it into her head that they
knew no better, and, providing herself
with a paper of pins, went about the
streets pinning together the dresses of
all the girls whom she could capture.
This caused much establishment and
amusement in the town, and the quick
witted Japs gave her an unpronouncea-
BILE nalae. which, being translased, sig
nifieth The Great American Primer"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
Killed by Hogs.

ST. LOTS, Dec. "a special from
Shelbyvillc, Ind, says: Mrs. Sarah G.
Ewing, aged siXty-two years, living four
miles west of here, was found dead in
her barn yard yesterday morning. Her
body was terribly mangled by the hogs,
which were with the greatest difficulty
driven off. During the absence of her
granddaugltera and the latter's husband,
Saturday evening, the woman had gone
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
McGill as a Prophet.

Hutchinson Leader.
Gov. McGill is credited with the as
sertion that Minnesota is good for
10000 Republican majority, whoever is
nominated for president. This may be
true, but it ought no. to be. No party
should be so blind tina it cannot see,
and so boss-ridden, that it dare not con-
denim the unfitness of nominee. We
prefer to believe, until stronger proof is
offered, that the reporter erred who
quoted Gov. McGill thusly. The Re-
publican party of Minnesota has not
Served our present governor in a man
ner to indicate that he can successfully
act as its prophet.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
Always Lost.

New orK Sun.
''Do you remember the text this morn
ing, Bobby?" inquired the minister,
who was dining with the family. eyes,
sir. The last shall he first and the first
shall be last" "And do you know
what that means?' Il don't believe it
means much. I'm never first, or even
second; I'm always last said hungry
RObby
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
Dots are Worn This Year.

We notice that the Dakota statesmen
whose faces appear in the st. Paul
GLOBE haven't changed their dotted
neckties since last year, while on
"Maj." Edwards cOuntenance is sad,
wistful look as if lie were trying to size
up his future senatorial majority
through the bottom of a jack pot.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
They Skunk Away.


He had just come from the East and
was putting on good deal of style.
Finally he was waited On one night
by lot of cowboys, one of whom said:
There's tenderfoot in town, and we
are going to show him life in the West"
''Gentleman," he said, 81 was haZed
at college,"
The cowboys skunk away one by one.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
FUNNY FELLOWS.
Wanted to Do His Be st.

Merchant Traveller.
mo, George, you know am not so
very extravagant."
II know, but haven't you got bonnets
enough?"
They're all out of style. l want a
fashionable bonnet; that's all. don't
want the earth, George dear, merely a
fashionable bonnet"
..Well, if | can't afford to buy fash
ionable bonnet from your milliner,
would you try and be contented with
the earth?u
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27

late last night, and you talked in your
sleep.
Mr.. B. (uneasilyeDid 1? What did
say?
Mrs. B.-I sounded like ''ante UP,
jack pot"
Mr.. B. with admirable presence of
mind)-Yes, my dear; l had been dis
cussing Volapuk with Jones. The ex-
preston which escaped me in my sleep
means '.God bless our home"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
An Easy Solution.
Louisville Democrat

Louisville Democrat
Kentucky boys are remarkable for
Imagination. An uncle Of one of these
remarkable youngsters took his nephew
along to amuse him. The first night
they slept in a hotel the boy awoke in
great ado to tell his dream. He said:
Uncle, dreamed great giant came
in this hotel last night, and his fist was
as big as the house." Nov. look here,
Bob, if his fist was as big as the house,
how could he get in?'' why" said
Bob. unabashed, she just stuck it in
his pocket"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
Different With Job.
Epoch

The minister was dining with the
family. and he said to Bobby. with an
amused smile: "im afraid, Bobby.
that you haven't the patience of Job. ;"
mo, SIR" responded Bobby. who was
hungry, "but Job wasn't always helped
last"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
His Intrinsic Value

New York Sun.
RObinson-That'S fine dog you have,
Dumley. Do you want to sell him?
Dumley-I'll sell him for $50.
RObinson-Is he intelligent?
Dumley with emphasis)-IntelligeDt?
Why that dog knows as much as do.
RObinson-You don't say sol Well,
FL give you % cents for him, Dumley.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27

how they stand on any question. Make
your platform before yeu make any
more inquiries. They'll stand On it all
right, whether the tariff is so high the
stars can't shine over it or so low it
knocks the bottom out of the sugar bar
rel. Don't be so darnation inquisitiye.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
Proud of Senator Davis.

NOrthheId News.
1t is something unusual for new SEN
atOr to be made chairman of an impOr-
tant committee, but Senator c. K. Davis
abilities were instantly recognized. and
he was made chairman of the committee
on pensions. Minnesota feels proud of
Senator Davis, and we'll she may, for he
is bound to take front rank at Washing
tom
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
He Knew His Business

Epoch.
MY young friend" he said in solemn
tones, why do you drink that accursed
stuff?"
$50 warm me up" replied his young
friend. There is nothing like drink
of good whisky, sir, in cold weather.
''But don't you know that this effect
is only transitory, that it soon passes
away?"
'sYes, sir; but as soon as itdoes take
another drink"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
America For PennsyIyanians.

Chicago Tribune.
The Pennsylvania "idea"-''Ameriea
for Pennsylvanians"-carriedP ennsyl-
vania by $4,000 majority, but it only
carried Michigan by $500, and it failed
to carry Indiana by $500.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-27
A Pleasant Time.
Pucl

Miss Breezy (of Chicago, to young MIR.
Wabash)-Did you have pleasant visit
in Boston, Mr.. Wabash?
Miss Mi; Breezy-You You found foul your time
fully occupied, 1 imagine?
Mr.. Wabash-YeS, indeed. | spent
about half of it studying the dictionary.